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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Psychiatric Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Documenting/Recording Information92
2.Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others79
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates79
4.Assisting and Caring for Others78
5.Making Decisions and Solving Problems77
Getting Information77
7.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events75
8.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships72
9.Coaching and Developing Others71
Performing General Physical Activities71
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
92
69
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
79
75
Apologize to a customer who complains about waiting too longGet two subordinates to agree about vacation schedulesNegotiate a major labor-management contract
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
79
61
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
78
61
Help a coworker complete an assignmentAssist a stranded traveler in finding lodgingCare for seriously injured persons in an emergency room
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
77
59
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
77
50
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75
68
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
72
66
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
71
53
Show a coworker how to operate a piece of equipmentProvide on-the-job training for clerical workersCoach a college athletic team
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
71
60
Walk between work stations in a small officePaint the outside of a houseClimb up and down poles to install electricity